Kodiak's Indie Bookstore
Kodiak's Indie Bookstore
Community inspired independent bookstore
Check Out the Brand New Islander Event Calendar 🎉
Scroll through the box below to discover the thrilling lineup of events slated for this winter season at The Islander Bookshop! In our updated event calendar, you'll come across author book signings, enticing pop-ups, and, by popular request, the return of workshops!
RSVP today and add the event to your personal calendar.
Three Times OUr Size!
All About the New Bookstore Location
We're moving from our tiny bookshop, just 900 square feet, to an incredibly exciting 3,000 square feet! Find out what this means for you! An indie bookstore experience tailored to highlighting our maritime community and a place you feel at home especially on rainy, windy Kodiak days. Anticipated opening - late October 2023. ✨
About the Islander
Find Your Next Great Novel or Gift at the Bookstore
Living on an island, we all know the feeling of frustration when searching for your next good book or a perfect gift, especially when you need it now. You end up sending your hard earned money off the island to big name companies and pay extra for rush shipping to get it here in time.
The Islander Bookshop brings new books and gifts to our island community every season so the selection is always being updated.
You'll find a cozy gift, a gift card, and your next great read at the moment that you need it. Every time you purchase locally you help create the community in which you want to live.
How to Place a Special Order
1. Fill out this form
2. We will order the book for you. No pre-payment required and no shipping charges are passed on to you.
3. In about ten business days (weather dependent) receive a text when your book arrives.
Reserve Your Ticket for The Islander's Grand Opening Party!
We're thrilled to have you here with us as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Islander Bookshop location in the Marketplace!
Your ticket is your passport to a wonderful night at the bookstore where you can indulge in delicious desserts and refreshing mocktails while experiencing the new Marketplace. We'll also give you a lively tour of the new bookstore, including the kitchen, workshop, and all the exciting behind-the-scenes events, workshops, author signings, and more that we have planned for this winter.
By buying a ticket, you're not just enjoying yourself, but you're also helping us move into our new space and expand our selection of books and goods for our community.
We're so appreciative of your support and we're thrilled that you're a part of The Islander's story. Thank you!
EVENT DETAIL AND TICKETS ⤵️
The Islander is Community Inspired & Supported
Workshops, Events, Author Book Signings, Book Clubs, and More!
218 Special Orders Placed Monthly
22+ Local Artists and Authors Showcasing Their Talent & Creations
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Sell Your Gently Used Books
We are happy to announce that we are accepting used books once again for all ages and genres!
Please read the terms below prior to bringing in your books. Thank you for thinking of The Islander!
Gift Cards
How to Purchase a Gift Card
You can now purchase a gift card online and have it emailed or texted to someone special. You can choose what day you would like the gift card sent!
Testimonials
Giving Back To Our COmmunity
Kodiak Kindness Project
Our community has been so supportive of the bookstore so we want to pay that kindness forward. We are thrilled to donate to the Kodiak Kindness Project.
Every time a baby is born in Kodiak, they are gifted a Goodnight Moon board book from the bookstore thanks to our collaboration with the Kodiak Kindness Project. We also donate 20% of sales of books on the Kodiak Kindness shelf in the bookstore!
We Don't Just Care About Books.
We care about you, and about creating a space in our community which inspires connecting with our friends and neighbors through favorite books and gifts.
Browse Millions of Books
Shop Online for Books & Audiobooks
Bookshop: Purchase and have the books delivered straight from the warehouse to your address. Your Kodiak indie bookstore will receive a share of the sale thanks to the American Book Association which put this resource together for us. The warehouse can ship to anywhere in the U.S.! Unfortunately Islander gift cards do not work on Bookshop.org. Message if you would like to transfer a gift card tor bookshop.org
The Islander has been featured in...
Our Story
Find Out More About This Indie Bookstore By The Sea
Melissa Haffeman, Founder and Co-Owner opened The Islander Bookshop three months before the pandemic. With the overwhelming support from Kodiak's community, this indie bookstore continued to thrive through adversity. Read more and learn how you can apply the hard lessons learned to your small business.
Homeschool Families - We're an IDEA Vendor
The Islander Bookshop is a vendor with IDEA. Please let us know that you are an IDEA Homeschool family and we can bill IDEA directly for all of your books and educational material for homeschool!
Bookstore Hours
Located at 1315 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615
Next to the KVOK Radio Station and Northwoods Massage.
Open Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 6:30 PM